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ActiveCAL FIRE (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection) · 2026

Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Program (CAL FIRE)

Quick Facts

Agency: CAL FIRE (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection)
Funding: Varies (procurement opportunities and incentives)
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Certified Small Businesses and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises in California.

About This Grant

Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Program (CAL FIRE) is sponsored by CAL FIRE (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

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**Call 911**Translate Settings Increase Font Size Increase Font Size Decrease Font Size Decrease Font Size * Office of the State Fire Marshal * Natural Resource Management * Fire and Resource Assessment Program Site Search Search this site: Search Find information on how to become a part of CAL FIRE’s business network, obtain public records, hired equipment policy and services, reporting fires on state properties, CAL FIRE’s operational units, and more.

## Legislatively Mandated Reports CAL FIRE publishes legislatively mandated reports to comply with state law and to provide transparency and accountability regarding its programs, operations, and use of public resources. ## Doing Business with CAL FIRE Register as a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) and/or Small Business (SB) with the State of California to increase visibility to your business.

CAL FIRE is committed to utilizing certified DVBEs and SBs in our procurement endeavors. ## Hired Equipment Information CAL FIRE hires the equipment and services of the private sector to supplement its own resources at a price that is fair to the contractor and which represents a prudent expenditure of state taxpayer funds.

## Commend and Complaint Form If you want to recognize someone for exceptional performance or file a complaint against our operations or employees’ conduct, please use the commend/complaint link above. The programs aids and strengthen local, rural, and volunteer fire departments’ ability to meet their fire missions and emergency services efforts through the acquisition of excess federal property. Need help contacting CAL FIRE?

Find the necessary information you need to reach various CAL FIRE programs by phone, email, or mail. ## Public Records Act Request Requests copies of public records in physical or electronic format following the state guidelines, please use the GOVQA portal on the PRA request page above. ## More CAL FIRE Resources * US Forest Service External Link * Ready.

Gov External Link * DisasterAssistance.

Gov External Link ## Other Departments and Organizations * CAL FIRE Local 2881 External Link * California Professional Firefighters External Link * Los Angeles County Fire External Link * Kern County Fire External Link * Marin County Fire External Link * Santa Barbara County Fire External Link * Orange County Fire Authority External Link * Ventura County Fire External Link ## Related CAL FIRE Links * CAL FIRE / Riverside County Fire External Link * CAL FIRE / Fresno County Fire External Link * CAL FIRE / San Luis Obispo County Fire External Link * CAL FIRE / Butte County Fire External Link * CAL FIRE / Tehama County Fire External Link * CAL FIRE / Shasta County Fire External Link * CAL FIRE / Santa Clara Unit External Link ## Fire and Emergency Response * California Governor's Office of Emergency Services External Link * CA Conf.

Arson Investigators External Link * Int. Assoc.

Arson Investigators External Link * USDA Forest Service (USFS) External Link * USDA Forest Service Fire and Aviation External LinkManagement External Link * National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) External Link * Fire Weather External Link * National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) External Link * Fire Hazard Severity Zones Maps * National Fire Plan External Link * Southwest Interface Project External Link * Federal Emergency Management Agency ( External LinkFEMA) External Link * Bureau of Land Management External Link * Emergency Medical Services Authority External Link * National Fire Academy External Link * US Fire Administration External Link * CAL FIRE OSFM Fire Safe Planning * CAL FIRE Firefighters External Link * California Professional Firefighters (CPF) External Link * California Fire Chiefs Association External Link * California State Firefighters' Association External Link(CSFA) External Link * National Fire Department Registry External Link%3C/a%3E%3C/li%3E%20%20%20%20%3Cli%3E%3Ca%20href=) * UC Davis Extension Classes External Link * FIRESCOPE External Link * California Firefighters Memorial External Link * California Conservation Corps External Link ## Office of the State Fire Marshal * National Association of State Fire Marshals External Link * California Incident Data and Statistics Program * Building Materials Listing Program * Smokey Bear Homepage External Link * Sparky The Fire Dog External Link * FirePALS Program Video External Link * Project Learning Tree (PLT) External Link * Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) External Link * Treetures External Link * National Arbor Day Foundation External Link * Fire Safety Education Resources Directory External Link * BLM Learning Landscapes External Link ## Resource Management and Forestry * California Biodiversity Council External Link * California Environmental Protection Agency External Link * Society of American Foresters (SAF) External Link * U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service External Link * California Department of Fish and Wildlife External Link * Other State Forestry Sites External Link * California Forestry Association External Link * Forestry Images External Link * UC Davis Extension Classes External Link * Sudden Oak Death External Link * USDA Forest Service (USFS) External Link * National Park Service (NPS) External Link * California Department of Parks and Recreation External Link * CalTrans (Road Conditions) External Link * National Weather Service External Link * Natural Resources Agency External Link * California Home Page External Link ## * Related CAL FIRE Links Disclaimer Related CAL FIRE Links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they are not meant to constitute an endorsement or an approval by CAL FIRE of any of the products, services, or opinions of the corporations, organizations, or individuals.

CAL FIRE bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality, or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links. Contact the external site for answers to questions regarding its content.

* Residential Burn Permits * Board of Forestry and Fire Protection * Equal Employment Opportunity * Fire and Resource Assessment Program * Natural Resource Management * Office of the State Fire Marshal * Professional Standards Program * Business and Workforce Development * California Forest Improvement Program * Urban and Community Forestry * Tribal Wildfire Resilience

Eligibility Requirements

Certified Small Businesses and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises in California.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Program (CAL FIRE)?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Certified Small Businesses and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises in California. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

Who funds Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Program (CAL FIRE)?

Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Program (CAL FIRE) is funded by CAL FIRE (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

Which states are eligible for Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Program (CAL FIRE)?

This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.

How do I apply for Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Program (CAL FIRE)?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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